Skip to Content
Palm Springs Police held a town hall with the LGBTQ+ community to discuss issues facing the city. The public discussion was held from 5pm to 6:30pm on Tuesday. Dozens of community members packed into Hunter’s to join in on the conversation with their local enforcement. Many were able to get their questions answered about a
Continue Reading
The Desert Sun’s employee union is striking against their employer, Gannett. About 30 news publications participated in a nationwide walk out yesterday while striking against their parent company. Janet Wilson is an environmental reporter with the Desert Sun and USA Today, she’s also a member of the Desert Sun NewsGuild, the union representing the Desert
Continue Reading
Update 6/7/23: One of the suspects, Marie Ahsee Verest, is no longer wanted, police said. She is considered a person of interest. Police in Cathedral City are still searching for two suspects wanted for attempted murder in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at the Dollar Tree store on Date Palm Drive and McCallum
Continue Reading
A man and woman pleaded guilty today to felony charges of stealing checks from mailboxes in Rancho Mirage over a nearly five-month period, and were immediately sentenced to two years of probation each. John Fisher, 38, and Thea Lorraine Rich, 32, pleaded guilty at the Larson Justice Center in Indio to two felony counts of
Continue Reading
Temecula Valley Unified School District teachers are expected to take part in rallies today in response to a recent school board vote rejecting textbooks and curriculum for an elementary school-level social studies program, a vote that made headlines when the board president referred to slain gay-rights activist Harvey Milk as a “pedophile.” During its May
Continue Reading
Authorities were investigating the death early today of a 74-year-old man in Cathedral City. Officers were sent to Vista Chino Drive and Avenida Quintana at about 1:25 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Cathedral City Police Department. “Upon arrival, it appeared a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle traveling in the eastbound lanes of
Continue Reading
The Coachella Valley Firebirds have done it! The Firebirds beat the Milwaukee Admirals to win the Western Conference Championship and advance to the 2023 Calder Cup Finals! History! The @Firebirds are flying to the Calder Cup Finals after defeating the Milwaukee Admirals in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals. The incredible inaugural season continues!
Continue Reading
Update 6/5/23 9:25 p.m. The Palm Springs City Council approved the design changes. Original Report 6/5/23 The long-delayed Dream Hotel project in Palm Springs is once again going before the city council Monday. The proposed luxury hotel and condominium construction, which has faced significant opposition from neighbors over building heights and obstructed views, has been
Continue Reading
The Firebirds’ Inaugural is season is one that will go down in history! The Arena and the Coachella Valley Firebirds have brought an undeniable liveliness to the valley. That energy goes well beyond the fans, businesses and local organizations are also sharing how much they have enjoyed working with the team. “You walk in and
Continue Reading
Threats of violence against the LGBTQIA+ community are on the rise, according to the Department of Homeland Security. As we go into June, which is recognized as Pride Month nationwide, locals and law enforcement are working together to keep people safe. DHS states about 20% of all hate crimes reported throughout the country in 2021
Continue Reading
A felon was acquitted today of causing the death of his infant daughter in a high-speed crash on the south end of Palm Desert. A Riverside jury deliberated nearly three days in the trial of 58-year-old Marcus Novell Green of Thermal before returning with not guilty verdicts on charges of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter
Continue Reading
Palm Springs Police arrested a 28-year-old Redding man accused of window smash vandalisms at several locations in the downtown area. Several businesses were targeted by the man, who police said was destroying windows using rocks. The businesses targeted include Johannes (196 S Indian Canyon), Division Menswear (210 E Arenas), Fudge and Chocolates (211 S Palm
Continue Reading
Two railroad grade separation projects in Riverside County were among dozens nationwide awarded millions in federal funds, it was announced today. The Federal Railroad Administration said that $64.5 million in Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program funds was earmarked for projects in California, including one in Banning and another in Riverside. The disbursals are part
Continue Reading
Update 6/7/23: One of the suspects, Marie Ahsee Verest, is no longer wanted, police said. She is considered a person of interest. Police continue to search for two suspects wanted in connection with the shooting of a man outside of the Dollar Tree store in Cathedral City Sunday afternoon. The shooting happened outside the Dollar
Continue Reading
Cathedral City officials confirm they are investigating a shooting that left one man hurt. Officials said one man was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound, with his condition unknown. Officials said they are working to send out more information as soon as possible. Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates on the
Continue Reading
Students at Julius Corsini Elementary School in Desert Hot Springs are being released early Monday. A school spokesperson tells News Channel 3 that a power outage on campus is the reason. According to school officials, SCE has provided no estimated time for the power to be restored. They ask parents to pick up their children
Continue Reading
The development team for the Homeless Navigation Center is requesting more money from the City of Palm Springs and Riverside County to offset construction costs and add services to the already more than $28 million dollar project. The site of the project is on McCarthy Road. Bids for the construction of the center were received
Continue Reading
Contact in the Desert (CITD) is on its 3rd day of the 9th annual event in Indian Wells. It’s the world’s largest UFO/UAP conference, scheduled for June 2-4. The event is held at the Renaissance Hotel in Indian Wells, CA. “We’re talking about the possible contact with other civilizations, but you make contact with these, these
Continue Reading
A shooting in north Palm Springs off of Covey Street left one person hurt. Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded to the incident and said there is no word yet on any suspects. Deputies responded to the incident around 3 p.m. Sunday. Officials said a gunshot victim checked into a nearby hospital with unknown injuries. Investigators so
Continue Reading
Get ready for gusty conditions! Sunday night will be breezy, but more wind arrives for Monday. A First Alert Weather Alert is in place from 4 p.m. to midnight on Monday. During this time, strong west and northwest winds are expected to strengthen, potentially reducing air quality and visibility. This may lead to challenging driving
Continue Reading